Podcasts about Highland Park

The Tim Conway Jr Show Hour with Andy Riesmeyer Hour 2 (7.20) Andy’s in-studio guest tonight is Tom Carroll, the engaging host of the LA Times’ Instagram page “404,” serving up bite-sized, delicious chunks of all things Los Angeles. Andy’s been a fan since Tom’s “Tom Explores Los Angeles” days — he’s basically the millennial Huell Howser, a true local who started with tours and has never stopped showing off the city he loves. Tom highlights the IMAX 70mm print of Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, with a big call to bring back that down-and-dirty, sexy film experience over digital. His top hidden gem? The charming little Steamers train ride in Griffith Park. For the best martinis in town, he recommends Hermon’s in Highland Park and the classic Musso & Frank in Hollywood. Listener TalkBacks roll in as Andy and Tom debate strip steak vs. pork chop, reminisce about Troy Donahue’s striking blue eyes, and Tom reveals he’d love to finally visit Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I sit down with Highland Park mayoral candidate and Avalon Village founder Shamayim "Mama Shu" Harris.  We dig into how she's turned one of the city's most notorious blocks into a grassroots hub with streetlights, a homework house, basketball courts, and shipping-container retail. We also talk about what that experience taught her about transforming blight into beauty, rebuilding housing and neighborhood businesses, and why she believes Highland Park can stand strong as its own city. More information: https://www.mamashuformayor.com/ As always, if you've got feedback - 313-789-3211 or email us, dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com.  For a full transcript, visit the Daily Detroit website.  As always, thanks to our members on Patreon for supporting work like this.

July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson get your started with all the news you need to get your day going. They hear about today's CATCH event; talk with a former Michigan Gubernatorial candidate; hear about a great scholarship, helping kids in Highland Park and get a wrap up of the World Cup Finals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss a new Highland Park scholarship with Isaiah Pettaway, the district's chief education officer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart joins Karen Conti to discuss the Gun Violence Prevention Initiative and how it has helped drastically reduce gun violence since the 2022 Highland Park parade shooting. Eric also talks about Firearm Restraining Orders, what he has done to solve domestic violence issues in Lake County, and law enforcement’s close connection with […]

BEST SHOW BESTS! In these classic clips, we go back in time to the first three appearances of the legendary GARY THE SQUIRREL (featuring his Highland Park, NJ roomate, VANCE!) (Originally Aired January 17, 2012, January 31, 2012, and February 14, 2012)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app.BEST SHOW GARAGE SALE - NOW ONLINE!Shop classic Best Show merch including shirts, vinyl, CDs & DVDs, posters, stickers, and more!https://bestshowstore.comSUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeFOLLOW THE BEST SHOW:https://twitter.com/bestshow4lifehttps://instagram.com/bestshow4lifehttps://tiktok.com/@bestshow4lifehttps://www.youtube.com/bestshow4lifeTHE BEST SHOW IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://thebestshow.nethttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-best-showHEARD IT ON THE BEST SHOW PLAYLISThttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XIpICdeecaBIC2kBLUpKL?si=07ccc339d9d84267See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob talks to Dr. Sean Nelms of the U of R about the firearm injury preventions program, Bob talks about OJ Simpson, the planned rebuilding of the Children's Pavilion at Highland Park, and Wayne County road rage.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

On this Independence Day weekend, we're taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.

The Woodward Corridor Killer was a Detroit serial killer that killed for a nine month time frame between 1991 and 1992, and unfortunately, racked up a significant amount of victims. All the victims were found in vacant buildings, and all had been raped and strangled. Most of them had been murdered in Highland Park; a part of the city notorious for drugs, gang violence and prostitution. Join US as we take a deeper dive into the life, crimes, and spoiler alert, DEATH of Benjamin Atkins. RIP to the victims

​As America celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, the city of Highland Park remembers the mass shooting that happened there four years ago. And a local nonprofit formerly known as the Highland Park Peace Project launches a new national PSA aimed at companies supporting with gun manufacturers.

​As America celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, the city of Highland Park remembers the mass shooting that happened there four years ago. And a local nonprofit formerly known as the Highland Park Peace Project launches a new national PSA aimed at companies supporting with gun manufacturers.

​As America celebrates its 250th anniversary on July 4, the city of Highland Park remembers the mass shooting that happened there four years ago. And a local nonprofit formerly known as the Highland Park Peace Project launches a new national PSA aimed at companies supporting with gun manufacturers.

Amy Morton stops by the Skyline Studio to join Steve Dale to talk about growing up the daughter of Arnie Morton, one of the world's best-known restaurateurs, and to announce the opening of 1898, a speakeasy in Highland Park.

In this episode of the RLI's Taking the Lead, host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR sits down with Scott Bundy, MD, FACR, CEO and Chair of Strategic Radiology, to explore the defining principle that has shaped his career - an ownership mentality. From his early days growing up in the Midwest where baseball, hard work, and team dynamics were foundational to his career in private practice, Dr. Bundy shares how taking ownership of problems, opportunities, and outcomes became the cornerstone of his leadership approach. He reflects on how those early lessons carried through to helping build one of the largest independent radiology organizations in the country, navigating complex mergers, and leading through uncertainty in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment. Dr. Bundy also offers a candid perspective on how leaders are developed over time, not born, and why communication, transparency, and engagement are essential to earning trust and driving change. The conversation explores the formation and evolution of Strategic Radiology, highlighting how collaboration and shared purpose can create both scale and independence. He closes with practical advice for the next generation of radiologists: embrace responsibility early, learn from mistakes, and take ownership not just of your work, but of the future you want to build. Behind the Mic Dr. Bundy and his wife, Tracy, just celebrated their 30-year anniversary on June 1. They reside in Highland Park, Texas, a Dallas suburb, and have 2 daughters. The eldest daughter, Briar, recently graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia and will be attending law school at American University in Washington DC in the fall. The younger daughter, Berkeley, is a rising Junior at Washington and Lee University studying accounting and finance. Berkeley is also a scholar athlete. She is a member of the W & L women's golf team which just finished 4th at the NCAA Division III golf championship. Berkeley was also named first team all-conference participating in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference and was named to the NCAA all-Southeast Regional Team.   When schedules permit, the Bundy clan enjoys traveling as a family and exploring diverse cultures with unique experiences. As a family, they have visited 5 continents and nearly 50 countries, occasionally making time for golf or snow skiing. Whether learning how to make sushi at the Tokyo fish market, visiting concentration camps in central Europe, rug making in Tunisia, or playing golf at the “world's most dangerous course” alongside the Korean DMZ, there is no better way to understand a culture than to learn their history and immerse oneself in their local traditions and way of life. 

Tread Perilously's pilot season wraps up with Beyond Witch Mountain, an attempt to extend the Witch Mountain film duology into a weekly series. When extraterrestrials Tia and Tony leave their community atop Witch Mountain in search of their Uncle Bené, they learn his missing son has been located. But when Bené passes in a very Jedi-like way, they take on the rescue mission themselves and recruit the aid of helpful curmudgeon Jason O'Day -- the man who drove them to Witch Mountain in the first place. And, as it turns out, rich industrialist Aristotle Bolt is not over losing them before and continues his search for the kids. Will he finally abduct O'Day and use him as leverage?  Erik and Justin get lost talking about Disney in the 1970s and renegade animator Ralph Bakshi. Eddie Albert makes his Tread Perilously debut as O'Day while Erik reveals where Justin might recognize Witch Mountain film stars Kim Richards and Ike Eisenmann. Justin puts the pilot to the Cinema Test. He also fails to recognize the voice of the opening sequence's narrator. Geography Corner gets a workout as the Southern California mountains and Highland Park seem to play the Pacific Northwest. Tracy Gold makes an earlier appearance replacing Richards as Tia. Justin disagrees with the naming of Uncle Bené and Erik recalls the Long Distance Rate Wars of the 1980s.

Bobby Fijan — founder of The American Housing Corporation — is in good traffic this week for a conversation on rowhomes as the ideal American family housing typology, why density and family-friendliness aren't contradictory, and how to communicate housing solutions to folks in the States.We also touch on: Philadelphia's multi-generational neighborhoods. Brooklyn Heights, Highland Park, and Brookline as proof points. Rowhomes in local varieties across Charleston, San Francisco, Boston. Saint Albans Street's shared garden model. Communicating density through examples people already love. Finding political consensus before naming solutions. Cottage courts and shared courtyards. Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood as template. Timeline:00:00 Intro.02:16 Bobby Fijan and why rowhomes matter.04:35 Living in Philadelphia and falling in love with the typology.05:29 South Philly as multi-generational, working class.06:34 Rowhomes in different local varieties.07:14 Saint Albans Street and shared gardens.08:47 Rowhomes as recognizably American.10:16 Using real examples of places people know and like.11:03 Brooklyn Heights and neighborhoods everyone admires.12:12 Highland Park Dallas and Brookline Boston.13:39 Dense housing designed for families, done well.16:54 Rowhomes aren't cheap—they're designed for families.21:10 The American Housing Corporation mission.25:31 Meeting people where they are politically.28:27 Finding shared goals before naming solutions.31:15 The favorite commute: 17th and Walnut downtown.35:54 Block and a half to preschool, four blocks to church.40:15 Knowing individual coffee shops and their specialties.43:03 The squash club in Horace Trumbauer building.46:33 Indoor pool, martinis, and discovering new interests.49:21 Airport access as part of the equation.52:39 10th and Lombard cottage court model.54:16 Wrapping up.Further context:The American Housing Corporation.Follow Bobby, on X.

June 23, 2026 ~ Paul broadcasts live from Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Highland Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Six-time Grammy winner, acclaimed producer and Blue Note Records President Don Was has released his debut album with The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, a “nine-piece soul jazz group from Detroit” as he describes it. Groove in the Face of Adversity was released October 10, 2025 via Mack Avenue Records. Maggie & Don sat down to discuss his latest project and they dove into the deep musical roots, inspiration, and creative process behind The Pan-Detroit Ensemble and their debut album, Groove in the Face of Adversity. Don curated a lineup of elite, multi-generational Detroit musicians, which he discussed with Maggie and he group features longtime heavyweights like saxophonist Dave McMurray (Blue Note Records) and keyboardist Luis Resto (known for his Oscar-winning work with Eminem).  The Full Nine-Piece Roster: The lineup is completed by Vincent Chandler (trombone), John Douglas (trumpet), Jeff Canaday (drums), Mahindi Masai (percussion), Wayne Gerard (guitar), and the powerhouse, "Aretha-like" vocals of Steffanie Christi'an. It's a deep dive into the music and the city and the essence of the City of Detroit. They also wrap up the interview with a sneak peak of Blue Note Records releases.  Don Was (born Donald Fagenson on September 13, 1952) is an iconic American musician, six-time Grammy-winning record producer, and the President of Blue Note Records. Deeply rooted in the musical heritage of Detroit, he has spent over four decades shaping the landscape of rock, pop, funk, and jazz. This podcast is brought to you in part by Don Was & The Pan Detroit Ensemble performing live at the Lodge Room Tuesday July 7, 2026 at 7pm The Lodge Room is located at 104 N Ave 56, 2nd floor, Los Angeles 90042Don Was and the Pan-Detroit Ensemble celebrating their debut album Groove in the Face of Adversity and the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead's Blues For Allah Tues July 7th at the Lodge Room in Highland Park. For more information & tickets visit lodgeroomhlp.com and https://www.kpfk.org/ click on the show banner for Don Was & the Pan Detroit Ensemble show July 7th at the Lodge Room. We'll see you there! Host Maggie LePique, a radio veteran since the 1980's at NPR in Kansas City Mo. She began her radio career in Los Angeles in the early 1990's and has worked for Pacifica station KPFK Radio in Los Angeles since 1994.Source: https://donwas.com/Source: lodgeroomhlp.comSource: https://www.jambase.com/show/don-was-the-pan-detroit-ensemble-lodge-room-20260707Send us Fan MailSupport the show@profileswithmaggielepique@maggielepique

One Tuesday in summer, when the sun was splitting the stones in Glasgow Rosalind boarded a plane to Orkney.  The weather in Kirkwall was much more temperate, but what Rosalind discovered was a truly fascinating world of food and drink which made her quickly forget about the sun back home. On this Scran on the Road special, producer Kelly and Rosalind spent two days travelling around Orkney, thanks to Orkney Marketing and Orkney.com, where they encountered so many interesting people and places that they couldn't fit it all into one episode. This is part 1 which brings you first, an insight into a modern business with Colin the founder of J Gow Rum, and then a four-generations-old family business when Rosalind spoke to Stewart Crichton, MD of Stockans Oatcakes. Colin is also Chair of Orkney Food and Drink and tells Rosalind all about his role and the challenges they need to surmount as an island business and community. He shares his passion for distilling rum and the pirate inspiration that has informed its branding and marketing. Stewart describes the rich history of Stockan's Oatcakes and how this iconic Scottish triangular oatcake came about.  He also suggests ways to serve your oatcakes which may raise an eyebrow or two. You'll be able to hear part 2 in the series in the coming weeks which features the one and only Highland Park and a fascinating traditional operating business, Barony Mill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A soft focus, generative joy, and true freedom. Jonny Kosmo Jonny Kosmo- “In Stitches”- https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com "Jonny Kosmo is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, home recordist, licensed therapist, and the founder of the nonprofit counseling center and community art and music space Scribble in Highland Park, Los Angeles." Excerpt from https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com Jonny Kosmo: Bandcamp: https://jonnykosmo.bandcamp.com Instagram: @jonnykosmo Website: https://www.jonnykosmo.com Merch: https://gusbaldwin.bandcamp.com Records: https://jonnykosmo-suncru.bandcamp.com Scribble: Instagram: @scribble.community Website: https://www.scribblecommunity.com The Vineyard: Instagram: @thevineyardpodcast Website: https://www.thevineyardpodcast.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thevineyardpodcast

On this episode of The CrimeCast Podcast, Roddy and I sit down with Kayla Balinger, a Detective with the Special Victims Unit and a Homeland Security Investigations Task Force Officer. We talk about her career, share some stories from the field, and take a closer look at the 2020 investigation into reported inappropriate behavior by staff members at La Casa de Sidney, a migrant children's facility in Highland Park operated by the Baptiste Group. - PLUS, using technology, human resources, the challenges of COVID, working with other agencies, keeping a healthy mindset, and much MORE! Policing & the Community - Cold/Active Cases - Safety Tips - Famous/Infamous Cases - Special Guests AND all Wrapped in Entertainment and Stories! Share us with your friends - leave us reviews - help us spread the word! - Hosted by Clint Powell and David Roddy Powered by: https://www.kubotaofchattanooga.com/ Sponsored by: 1st Lead U Podcast - www.1stleadu.com Optimize U Chattanooga - https://optimizeucenters.com/locations/chattanooga-tennessee/ (Welcome to our NEW sponsor) Signal Investigations: https://www.signalpi.com/ ===== THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: Nutrition World: https://nutritionw.com/ Vascular Institute of Chattanooga: https://www.vascularinstituteofchattanooga.com/ The Barn Nursery: https://www.barnnursery.com/ Optimize U Chattanooga: https://optimizeunow.com/chattanooga/ Guardian Investment Advisors: https://giaplantoday.com/ Alchemy Medspa and Wellness Center: http://www.alchemychattanooga.com/ Our House Studio: https://ourhousestudiosinc.com/ Team Montieth Real Estate - Lori Montieth: https://www.findchattanoogarealestate.com/ Ballinger and Associates - Risk Management: https://ballingerandassociates.com/ AirSpace Acoustics: https://www.airspaceacoustics.com/ BWELL4EVER: Labs and IV Therapies: https://www.bwell4ever.org/ ALL THINGS JEFF STYLES: www.thejeffstyles.com PART OF THE NOOGA PODCAST NETWORK: www.noogapodcasts.com Please consider leaving us a review on Apple and giving us a share to your friends! This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter:  https://www.exponentialview.co/ — More than three years after ChatGPT's release, only 27% of executives say AI has met their ROI expectations. The history of factory electrification explains why — most companies are at the light-bulb stage, adding Copilot licenses rather than reconceptualizing their businesses around AI. In this episode I map the three stages of AI adoption, and show what it actually takes to move from chatbots to the autonomous company — the only stage where the moat becomes real. I covered: (01:40) Ford's electricity playbook: why AI adoption needs a complete rethink (03:51) The congestion problem: why AI gains stall (05:45) Chatbot to autonomous company: your three-stage roadmap (06:40) Why individual productivity gains won't build a moat — and what will (10:17) Which companies are getting AI transformation right (14:12) My 2029 AI adoption forecast — and how to stay ahead Read my essay "Why AI isn't showing up on your bottom line" on Substack: https://www.exponentialview.co/p/why-ai-isnt-showing-up-on-your-bottom-line — Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeem/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Production by EPIIPLUS1. Production and research: Baba Films, Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it take to be a woman with a loud voice in a world that keeps telling you to be quiet? In this episode, host Talia Mashiach sits down with Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt — journalist, rebbetzin, and co-founder of the Altneu Synagogue on Manhattan's Upper East Side — for a conversation about ambition, authenticity, and what it really means to lead. Avital's path has been anything but conventional. A Russian-born writer who published her first viral essay at 20, landed bylines in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vogue, and Foreign Policy, and spent years as a features editor and news editor before pivoting to co-build one of New York City's fastest-growing Orthodox synagogues — all while navigating the deeply complex terrain of being a bold female voice in the frum community. This episode is about far more than one woman's story. It's a frank, urgent conversation about the cost of conformity, the crisis of female spiritual leadership in Orthodox communities, and why, if we don't change, we're going to lose an entire generation of women. Timestamps: 2:39 — Avital's background: growing up Russian-speaking, a literary home, and big dreams 5:34 — The power of teachers and mentors in igniting ambition 6:37 — Being told her drive for ambition was a "yetzer hara" — and going for it anyway 9:07 — Writing for Haaretz, personal essays, and finding her voice as a religious woman 11:36 — The Forward years: breaking stories on the Orthodox community and navigating controversy 12:52 — Going viral before going viral was a thing; the tznius essay at age 20 17:41 — Writing about her dating life and using authenticity as a filter 20:28 — Freelancing and hitting her byline bucket list: NYT, The Atlantic, Vogue, and more 21:08 — The reality of gatekeeping in journalism and being relentless despite rejection 22:07 — "Winners always find a way to win" 22:22 — Meeting her husband: the story, the promise she broke, and the NYT essay that brought them back together 26:32 — Writing a book: 700 words a day and the unglamorous daily discipline 29:13 — Why the digital world has flattened us — and why that's dangerous 30:01 — On shidduchim, being yourself, and differentiation in dating 31:37 — "It's gonna be really hard to build leaders — especially women — who aren't bold enough to be authentic" 31:45 — Building genuine belonging vs. conformity in frum community life 35:30 — The controversy and the courage: hate mail, threats, and choosing truth anyway 36:09 — Post-October 7th: a shift in priorities and the luxury of community criticism 36:49 — How the Altneue Synagogue was born — out of crisis, pregnancy, and 40 people in a living room 38:27 — The convergence: how Avital's journalism career and community building came together 42:32 — From a living room minyan to 600 people and the Pierre Ballroom 45:28 — October 7th and the surge of young Jews searching for connection 46:23 — Building real commitment: charging membership before they had a building 47:33 — The shul as a product: finding the gap and doubling down on differentiation 51:37 — "When you engage the women, you engage the whole family" 51:40 — "We felt the hand of God in this" — 722 member families and counting 59:30 — "There should be leadership on both sides of the mechitza" — Avital's defining statement 1:02:03 — Women spiritually checking out vs. going "woke" — what Avital is actually worried about 1:05:08 — Materialism as the symptom of women with no inner spiritual life 1:08:14 — Halacha vs. Masorah: having the honest conversation 1:12:14 — "If we don't change, we're going to lose" — what senior Rabbonim are actually saying 1:15:09 — "We are so afraid of female voices" — the media we consume and the messages it sends 1:18:45 — The JWE's mission and why this podcast exists 1:19:25 — Modeling: the text from a young woman that Avital saved 1:20:10 — Blurred girls' faces in magazine ads and the message sent to young women 1:37:39 — Fast Five: controversial thing she's ever done, her superpower, and her final message About the Guest: Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt is a journalist, rebbetzin, and community builder based in Manhattan. A daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants, she grew up in Highland Park, New Jersey, in a deeply literary home, and knew from childhood that she wanted to be a writer. She studied at Stern College for Women (Yeshiva University) and went on to build a distinguished career in journalism, with bylines in The New York Times, The Atlantic, Vogue, Foreign Policy, The New Republic, Glamour, Haaretz, and The Forward, where she served as features editor. She later served as news editor at The Real Deal, covering New York City politics and real estate. Avital is also the co-founder of the Altneu Synagogue, an Orthodox congregation on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, which she built alongside her husband, Rabbi Benji Goldschmidt. What began in 2020 as a living room minyan of 40 people has grown into a community of 722 member families — known for its intellectual rigor, inclusive spirit, and vibrant women's section. The shul has become a model for engaged, differentiated community building in the modern Orthodox world. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Avital is currently at work on her first book. She is passionate about female leadership in the frum community, the importance of authenticity, and helping women reconnect to a rich inner spiritual life. This episode was made possible by our friends at *Roth & Co., innovators in accounting and business advisory. We are grateful for their continued partnership in making these conversations possible.*

It's Clever's 10th anniversary! We're celebrating by honoring and revisiting some of the amazing stories we've collected over the years. Our guests have continued to make meaningful contributions to the world since we had our initial conversations, be sure to subscribe to our Substack & social (IG & LI) to catch up on some of their recent news!Michael Ford is the designer and activist known as The Hip Hop Architect. Born in Highland Park, Michigan the son of a minister, Michael was raised to be inquisitive and question the world around him to find deeper truth. Early on, he found his passion for design and music, expanding it into a practice of architecture and design through the lens of Hip Hop culture. This led to his founding of The Hip Hop Architecture Camp®, a camp that positions Hip Hop Culture as a catalyst to introduce architecture and design to underrepresented youth. He's also working with some of Hip Hop's greatest names as he leads the design of The Universal Hip Hop Museum in The Bronx. Images and more from Michael Ford on our website!Clever is hosted & produced by Amy Devers, with editing by Mark Zurawinski, production assistance from Ilana Nevins and Anouchka Stephan, and music by El Ten Eleven.SUBSCRIBE - listen to Clever on any podcast app!SIGN UP - for our Substack for news, bonus content, new episode alertsVISIT - cleverpodcast.com for transcripts, images, and 200+ more episodesSAY HI! - on Instagram & LinkedIn @cleverpodcast @amydeversSpecial thanks to our sponsors!Wix Studio is a platform built for all web creators to design, develop, and manage exceptional web projects at scale.Join us for Emerging Designers Spotlight LIVE, Sunday May 17, 4pm on the Main Stage at ICFF NYC. Register to attend for free with code: MISKGENSPK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Any gains North Texans receive from protesting their property taxes may be lost to growing home insurance costs that are stretching homeowners' budgets and blunting the region's affordability edge. In other news, police have arrested three suspects after a string of vehicle thefts, gun thefts and 12 shootings throughout Austin on Saturday and Sunday; after Highland Park left DART, there are riders with new, longer commutes; and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines laid off “approximately 75” workers in what the airline said was an “operational restructuring.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Take a road trip to New Jersey in this episode of On Our Minds. Hosts Zack and Helena discuss what in their surroundings sparks curiosity. Student producer, Abigail Kim in  Leonia, New Jersey takes you to a scuplture garden at the heart of her town. While, Libby Peckman in Highland Park, New Jersey talks about the small ways she finds community and wonder in the mundane.Special thanks to KUT, Jake Perlman, and WETA. Theme song composed and performed by Emilson Orellana Juarez and Jerick Romero Ciprian.

Aaron Masliansky sits down with Mayor Nancy Rotering of Highland Park at City Hall for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, housing, placemaking, and the future of one of Chicagoland's most distinctive communities. Mayor Rotering, now serving her fourth term, shares the story of how a neighborhood stop sign issue first brought her into public service, and how that journey eventually led to City Hall. In this episode, we discuss: How a neighborhood safety issue launched Nancy Rotering's public service journey What makes Highland Park unique, from Downtown to Ravinia, Braeside, and the lakefront Why events like Ravinia Festival and Taste of Highland Park play such an important role in community identity and economic vitality How Highland Park manages traffic, transit, and visitor experience during major events Highland Park's long-standing commitment to inclusionary and affordable housing since 1968 The redevelopment of the former Solo Cup site and what it means for housing supply and the city's future Housing for seniors, aging in place, and why “missing middle” housing matters Accessibility, disability housing, and inclusive community planning Historic preservation versus modern housing needs Highland Park's investment in sidewalks, connectivity, and public spaces The future of downtown Highland Park, the Ravinia District, and neighborhood investment Mayor Rotering's regional work with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and broader housing policy Memorable quotes: “A stop sign brought me into City Hall.” “Housing is where jobs go to sleep.” “A community that grows is a community that's progressing.” Learn more: Highland Park Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Ravinia Festival Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or at The Chicagoland Guide.com.  Thank you for listening to The Chicagoland Guide.For thoughtful, data-driven insights on living, working, and investing in Chicagoland, visit thechicagolandguide.com.Connect with Aaron Masliansky on LinkedIn for market updates and new episodes.If you have questions, ideas, or topics you'd like covered, feel free to reach out.If you found this episode valuable, consider subscribing and sharing it with someone who cares about Chicago and its future.

“It's a once in a lifetime project,” Leona Medley says, describing the Joe Louis Greenway as more than a trail, but a neighborhood-centered vision connecting Detroit, Dearborn, Highland Park, and Hamtramck through “four cities, 29 miles of trails.” In this Detroit is Different conversation, Medley opens up about her Detroit story, from family roots on the west side near Seven Mile and Prevost to becoming rooted on the east side for 30 years. She reflects on her mother, “my rock,” her family's Palmer Woods legacy, and the lessons of movement, protection, and possibility that shaped her. Medley shares how leadership found her after more than 25 years in work history and community development, saying the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership role felt like “a dream come true.” As Executive Director, she carries forward a people-first approach: encouraging the skills, talents, and gifts of everyone around her while advocating for beautiful green space in Detroit neighborhoods. This interview connects Detroit's past of family, migration, industry, and resilience to a future of access, health, and shared public life, leading into the grand celebration of Detroit champion Joe Louis on Saturday, July 23, 2026, at Warren Trailhead. Detroit is Different is a podcast hosted by Khary Frazier covering people adding to the culture of an American Classic city. Visit www.detroitisdifferent.com to hear, see and experience more of what makes Detroit different. Follow, like, share, and subscribe to the Podcast on iTunes, Google Play, and Sticher. Comment, suggest and connect with the podcast by emailing info@detroitisdifferent.com Find out more at https://detroit-is-different.pinecast.co

Plus, a Mineral Wells church is back inside its building for Sunday service after last week's tornado damaged the church and much of the town, voters in Highland Park have said NO to keeping their DART service, the biggest school bond issue in Texas history and Dallas voters have approved it by a wide margin, and more!

After my last episode on the DART vote, some of you wanted to keep the conversation going so today I'm joined by Peter Young, who is leading the “Yes for DART” campaign and is involved with the Dallas Area Transit Alliance. He shares his perspective as we continue to break down what this vote means for both University Park and Highland Park.As always, my goal is to make this easier to understand so you can feel informed heading into the polls.Resources to learn more:University Park TX TransitDART Special Elections PageDallas County Elections PageTown of Highland Park DART Transportation InformationNotice of Special Election - Town of Highland ParkEarly VotingEarly Voting Dates and Times:Monday, April 20, 2026:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday-Friday, April 22-24, 2026: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, April 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, April 26: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28, 2026: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Election Day Election Day:  Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.This episode is supported by:Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency, Cotes du Coeur and Herb's House CoffeePlease show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

Dallas police said that a traffic stop near Highland Park early Sunday ended with a man shot and a Dallas police officer injured. In other news, Walmart is ramping up investments in Texas with improvements at dozens of stores within the state; the Environmental Protection Agency on Thursday launched a second iteration of its water reuse initiative to bolster the resilience, security and sustainability of the nation's water resources; and early voting starts today and runs through Tuesday, April 28. Today is also the last day to apply for a mail-in ballot. Election day is Saturday, May 2.  Mail-in ballots time stamped before 7 p.m. May 2, will be accepted through Monday, May 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Show off your Lone Star spirit with a free "Remember the Alamo" hat with an annual subscription to The Texan: https://thetexan.news/subscribe/The Texan's Weekly Roundup brings you the latest news in Texas politics, breaking down the top stories of the week with our team of reporters who give you the facts so you can form your own opinion.Enjoy what you hear? Be sure to subscribe and leave a review! Got questions for the reporting team? Email editor@thetexan.news — they just might be answered on a future podcast.Congressman Tony Gonzales to File 'Retirement from Office' on TuesdayNew Statewide Hemp Restrictions Temporarily Lifted by Travis County JudgeCornyn, Paxton Both Say They'll Support U.S. Senate GOP Runoff VictorDART Withdrawal Elections Set in Addison, University Park, and Highland Park$8,000 Fines Finalized for Quorum-Breaking Texas House Democrats at Friday Committee HearingState Board of Education Cuts About 100 Titles from Proposed TEA Required Reading ListFort Worth Housing Nonprofit Praises Tarrant County's Outsourcing of Community Assistance FundsFormer Godley Police Chief Arrested for Alleged Prostitution Conspiracy, More Arrests ExpectedAustin ISD Projects $181 Million Budget Deficit for 2026–2027 School YearTrump's Religious Liberty Commission, Chaired by Dan Patrick, Concludes Last of Seven HearingsPaxton Announces FTC Settlement With Major Advertising Companies Over Antitrust AllegationsTexas 'IVF Academy USA' Launches Hybrid Expedited Training Program for OBGYNs

Today we're talking about the upcoming DART vote in the Park Cities — and this is one of those topics that a lot of us feel like we kind of understand, but maybe don't fully.At first glance, it sounds simple: stay in DART or leave. But as I started digging into it, it became clear that this is about so much more than a bus route.This vote impacts both University Park and Highland Park, and it really comes down to a few key things: how much each city is paying into DART  what services are actually being used  what happens if a city decides to withdraw  and whether that 1% sales tax would immediately come back to the city (spoiler: it's not that simple) I'm joined by a University Park City Council member who helps break this down in a way that actually makes sense. We talk through the financial side, what services are included beyond the bus, and who would be affected if things change.We also get into some of the biggest misconceptions out there right now — because this is one of those issues where it's really easy to oversimplify.Whether you're in UP or HP, this is something worth understanding before heading to the polls in May.Resources to learn more: University Park TX TransitDART Special Elections PageDallas County Elections PageTown of Highland Park DART Transportation InformationNotice of Special Election - Town of Highland ParkEarly VotingEarly Voting Dates and Times:Monday, April 20, 2026:  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday-Friday, April 22-24, 2026: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, April 25: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Sunday, April 26: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28, 2026: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.Election Day Election Day:  Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.This episode is supported by:Kathy L Wall State Farm Agency, Cotes du Coeur and Herb's House CoffeePlease show your support for the show by visiting our amazing sponsors.

The Lady Elgin left Chicago for Milwaukee on a stormy September night in 1860 with around 400 passengers aboard. Another vessel was also out in the storm — a small lumber schooner called The Augusta — which crashed into the Lady Elgin a few hours later. “The Lady Elgin was lit, but not well enough for the unlit Augusta to see it,” said Madeline Crispell, the curator at the Chicago Maritime Museum in Bridgeport, home to an exhibit on the Lady Elgin. “Neither ship was able to get out of the way in time.” The Lady Elgin cracked in half a few miles off the coast of Highland Park, Illinois. About 100 people managed to reach the shore, but around 300 lost their lives. “It's the deadliest shipwreck in Great Lakes history,” Crispell said. You may be familiar with the Eastland disaster, which killed over 800 people in 1915 while tied to a dock in the Chicago River. But Crispell said the wreck of the Lady Elgin was even more consequential. She said the Lady Elgin was key to the development of new requirements for lighting ships at night, in the creation of the U.S. Life-Saving Service in 1871, and in the opening of Evanston's Grosse Point Lighthouse in 1873. In our last episode, we explored what area lighthouses like Grosse Point are used for now, since automation made keeper jobs obsolete. Today's episode is about the reasons these lighthouses were built in the first place. “By the 1880s, if your ship were to sink off the coast of Highland Park, there would be a whole different system in place to help rescue you,” Crispell said. “And perhaps that's why the deadliest shipwreck in Lake Great Lakes history happened all the way back in 1860: because changes were made as a result of it.” Crispell told Curious City the story of why the Lady Elgin chose to disembark on such a stormy night, how a lighthouse could have helped its stranded passengers, and why the discovery of the wreckage over 125 years later was consequential, too. Music in this episode: Lost on the Lady Elgin by Lee Murdock

Rob and Houston crack open a bottle that's been sitting on the shelf way too long. Highland Park 12 Viking Honour. From Orkney, a tiny island ten miles off the northern tip of Scotland where the wind blows so hard you can tell what religion a guy is by his travel pants.The whole thing was started by a guy named Magnus, a church officer who hid barrels under the pulpit and faked a smallpox outbreak to keep customs away. A man of God doing the Lord's work.Here's the thing about this whisky though. The peat is unlike anything else out there, and it comes down to one simple fact about the island itself. Something most people never think about. Tune in to find out why it matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins host Amy Guth to talk news from the local housing market, including the more than 200 for-sale homes coming to Highland Park's long-empty Solo Cup factory site. Plus: Proposed $55 million tax break for United Center's 1901 Project hits a speed bump, Chicago startups eye long-awaited exits as IPO market warms up, Starbucks and 7-Eleven expansion planned for Chicago-based overnight oats maker and lawsuit against Evanston's reparations program gets judge's OK to move forward. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In light of this week's mass shooting in Highland Park, Il we present a special episode of Mea Culpa with David Hogg, who was thrust into the world of activism by the largest school shooting in American history.